A whole cooked fish garnished with julienned green onions and red chili sits in a pool of soy-based sauce on a white oval plate.

Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger

Serves 2 Servings
Total Time 22 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole white fish (such as sea bass or snapper)

4 Tbsp Kikkoman® Seasoned Soy Sauce 

2 Tbsp Kikkoman® Rice Wine Vinegar

1 Tbsp Kikkoman® Sesame Oil

1-inch piece fresh ginger, julienned

4 garlic cloves, julienned

3 green onions, sliced into long strips

1 red chili, thinly sliced

Fresh cilantro for garnish

½ lemon for garnish

Directions

  1. Prepare the fish: Pat the whole fish dry with paper towels and score the fish by making 3-4 slashes on each side.  This helps the marinade penetrate the fish.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of seasoned soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.  Set aside.
  3. Steam the fish: Place the fish inside a large steamer or wok.  Top the fish with the ginger and garlic slices.  Steam over boiling water for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Add the Sauce: Once the fish is done steaming, carefully pour the seasoned soy sauce mixture over the fish.  Garnish with green onions, red chili slices, cilantro and lemon slices.
  5. Serve: Serve the steamed fish hot, with rice on the side, and enjoy the flavorful combination of seasoned soy sauce, fresh ginger, and tender fish.
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